Soft Foods · Lunch · by Mara
Mara's Coolwater Shrimp Cup
Chilled Cucumber Shrimp Soup
Cucumber keeps this protein-rich shrimp soup cool and light. Shellfish, cucumber, and dairy require individual clearance; process until completely smooth, and move it to an earlier texture only if your own care team specifically approves.
- Total time
- 15 min + chill
- Yield
- 6 small servings
- Serving
- 1/2 cup
- Texture
- Smooth and creamy
Ingredients
- 2 cups fat-free high-protein milk
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 pound fully cooked peeled and deveined shrimp, tails removed
- 1/2 cup peeled, seeded, finely chopped cucumber
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives, optional and only when tolerated
- Pinch of salt and black pepper, optional
Directions
- 1
Check every shrimp and remove all shell and tail pieces.
- 2
Add the milk, mustard, shrimp, cucumber, and any approved seasonings to a food processor.
- 3
Process until completely smooth, stopping to scrape the bowl several times.
- 4
For a finer texture, pass the soup through a fine-mesh strainer.
- 5
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Stir, measure a 1/2-cup serving, and eat slowly. Keep refrigerated and use within 24 hours.
PER SERVING
Nutrition
- Protein
- 12g
- Calories
- 90
- Carbs
- 2g
- Fat
- 0g
- Sugar
- 2g
- Sodium
- 220mg
The source reports 12 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 2 g sugar, and 0 g fat per serving. The displayed calories and sodium are estimates and vary by milk, shrimp, and seasoning.
Source: Adapted and independently worded from WakeMed's Chilled Shrimp Soup (https://www.wakemed.org/care-and-services/weight-loss/bariatric-surgery/nutritional-guidance/healthy-recipes/chilled-shrimp-soup).
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